US 10,533,630 B2 · Belting connection mechanism

Abstract

A belting connection for attaching a first end and a second end of belting. The belting has a thickness. The belting connection mechanism includes a first stepped region, a second stepped region and a first fastener. The first stepped region is proximate the first end. The first stepped region has a first aperture formed therein. The first stepped region has a first thickness. The second stepped region is proximate the second end. The second stepped region has a second aperture formed therein. The second stepped region has a second thickness. The first fastener extends through the first aperture and the second aperture to attach the first end to the second end. The first stepped region at least partially overlaps the second stepped region when the first end is attached to the second end. When the first end is attached to the second end, the first stepped region and the second stepped region have a combined thickness that is no greater than the thickness of the belting.

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Dependent claims

A belting connection in attaching a first end and a second end of belting, wherein the belting has a thickness and wherein the belting connection mechanism comprises:

a first stepped region proximate the first end, wherein the first stepped region has a first aperture formed therein and wherein the first stepped region has a first thickness;
a second stepped region proximate the second end, wherein the second stepped region has a second aperture formed therein and wherein the second stepped region has a second thickness;
a reinforcing member associated with at least one of the first stepped region and the second stepped region;
a fabric base, disposed within the belting, the fabric base being at least partially wrapped around the reinforcing member;
and
a first fastener that extends through the first aperture and the second aperture to attach the first end to the second end, wherein the first stepped region at least partially overlaps the second stepped region when the first end is attached to the second end and wherein when the first end is attached to the second end, the first stepped region and the second stepped region have a combined thickness that is no greater than the thickness of the belting.

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A conveyor belt comprising:

belting having a first end and a second end, wherein the belting has a thickness and wherein the belting comprises:
a fabric base that is substantially coated with a rubber material;
a first stepped region proximate the first end, wherein the first stepped region has a first aperture formed therein;
a second stepped region proximate the second end, wherein the second stepped region has a second aperture formed therein;
and
a reinforcing member associated with at least one of the first stepped region and the second stepped region, the fabric base being at least partially wrapped around the reinforcing member before the fabric base is coated with the rubber material;
and
a first fastener that extends through the first aperture and the second aperture to attach the first end to the second end, wherein when the first end is attached to the second end, the first stepped region and the second stepped region have a combined thickness that is no greater than the thickness of the belting.

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A method of connecting belting having a first end and a second end, wherein the belting has a thickness and a fabric base disposed within the belting, and wherein the method comprises:

providing a first stepped region proximate the first end, wherein the first stepped region has a first aperture formed therein and wherein the first stepped region has a first thickness;
providing a second stepped region proximate the second end, wherein the second stepped region has a second aperture formed therein and wherein the second stepped region has a second thickness;
associating a reinforcing member with at least one of the first stepped region and the second stepped region;
at least partially wrapping the fabric base around the reinforcing member;
positioning the first stepped region at least partially overlapping the second stepped region;
and
extending a first fastener through the first aperture and the second aperture to attach the first end to the second end, wherein when the first end is attached to the second end, the first stepped region and the second stepped region have a combined thickness that is no greater than the thickness of the belting.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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